Product display receptacle

ABSTRACT

A product display receptacle comprises invention a one-piece cardboard or similar paperboard blank. The blank is readily and easily foldable into the finished display receptacle, which will be maintained in a self-standing position. The receptacle forms an enclosure which comprises a bottom panel, dual side panels each with an opening therethrough, and two back panels with openings which are contiguous with the side panel openings. The top of the receptacle is open, as is the front, except for lower and upper front panels which provide stability and reinforcement and an area for printed product description or advertisement. A sectioned, foldable, columnar reinforcement is provided between the back panels. Multiple receptacles are used in combination with a pegboard display system and display rack containers for the attractive and accessible display of product merchandise.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] It is well-known that the attractive and convenient display of merchandise increases the desirable of products for sale and enhances product sales. Corrugated cardboard or paperboard receptacles are commonly used at wholesale outlets and retail stores for displaying such products, especially where the products must be visible to the public and easily accessible. This is most important in industries, such as the cleaning tool industry, where products of varying sizes, with different and numerous accompanying accessories, must be conveniently and attractively displayed.

[0002] Prior cardboard display receptacles have been expensive to manufacture, cumbersome to set up, and do not allow for easy access to the products. Such receptacles do not adequately and efficiently present product and product accessories for display. Many cardboard/paperboard receptacles are flimsy and can not retain multiple products or they are constructed of numerous components which make them difficult to assemble. Various prior product display containers are not readily transportable from location to location without tearing or otherwise being susceptible to damage. These containers are not ergonomically designed for use and reuse.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle which overcomes the limitations and disadvantages of prior display receptacles, containers, or boxes.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle which is designed and constructed as a one piece blank made of cardboard, cardboard-like, or similar material.

[0005] It is another object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle which, when not yet assembled, is easily transportable to the display location and can readily be assembled on site.

[0006] It is still another object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle which is easily and readily transportable, even after it is assembled.

[0007] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle into which products, such as mops, brooms, and other long-handled products and products of varying sizes, can easily and readily be received, retained, and removed.

[0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle which can be positioned to attractively display products and which allows for readily and appropriately placed printed product description and advertisement directly on the receptacle.

[0009] It is still another object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle which can receive and retain a display rack container and which can be used as part of a pegboard display system.

[0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle in which multiple receptacles can be used with display rack containers as part of a pegboard display system.

[0011] It is another object of the present invention to provide a product display receptacle in which base products can conveniently and readily be displayed for sale immediately adjacent to and in tandem with product accessories.

[0012] These and other objects of the invention are accomplished by the present invention comprising a product display receptacle which is a one-piece cardboard or similar paperboard blank. The blank is readily and easily foldable into the finished display receptacle, which will be maintained in a self-standing position. The receptacle forms an enclosure which comprises a bottom panel, dual side panels each with an opening therethrough, and two back panels with openings which are contiguous with the side panel openings. The top of the receptacle is open, as is the front, except for lower and upper front panels which provide stability and reinforcement and an area for printed product description or advertisement. A sectioned, foldable, columnar reinforcement is provided between the back panels. Multiple receptacles are used in combination with a pegboard display system and display rack containers for the attractive and accessible display of product merchandise.

[0013] The novel features which are considered as characteristic of the invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. However, both as to their design, construction, and use, together with additional features and advantages thereof, they are best understood upon review of the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014]FIG. 1 is a plan view of the exterior surface of the one-piece blank of the product display receptacle of the present invention.

[0015]FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the assembled product display receptacle of the present invention.

[0016]FIG. 3 is an isometric view of two assembled product display receptacles of the present invention in side-by-side configuration, with display racks in position within the receptacles.

[0017]FIG. 4 is an isometric view showing product display receptacles of the present invention in use with a pegboard system.

[0018]FIG. 5 is a front view of product display receptacles of the present invention in use with a pegboard system.

[0019]FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the columnar support panel of the product display receptacle of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020]FIG. 1 shows the one-piece blank 1, which comprises the product display receptacle of the present invention. It is contemplated that blank 1 may be made of corrugated cardboard, coated cardboard, or other suitable paperboard or stiff, but flexible material. Blank 1 also must be easily foldable, yet rigid enough to be maintained in a self-standing position. The exterior surface of blank 1 of the product display receptacle is shown in FIG. 1. The reverse side of blank 1 shown in FIG. 1 is the interior surface of the receptacle, i.e. the surface which is in contact with the products which are to be received and stored within the receptacle.

[0021]FIG. 2 shows receptacle 2 as folded and assembled for use as a storage container for elongated cleaning tools such as brooms or mops. Receptacle 2, in this state, comprises bottom panel 4, side panels 6 and 8 with interconnecting segment 10, and opposite side panels 12 and 14 with interconnecting segment 16. Upper back panel 18 is connected directly to panels 6 and 12 and lower back panel 20 is connected directly to panels 8 and 14. Opening 22 is formed between side panels 6 and 8. Opening 24 is formed between side panels 12 and 14. Opening 26 is formed between back panels 18 and 20. Openings 22 and 26 and openings 24 and 26 are contiguous with each other. Top 28 of receptacle 2 is open. The front of receptacle 2 is substantially open, to allow for the full and ready display of product and for ease of access to products. Lower front panel 32 and upper front panel 34 provide stability and reinforcement for receptacle 2. The outside surfaces of lower front panel 32 and upper panel 34 can also be used for the placement of product descriptions and advertisements 30.

[0022] Thus, this configuration, with bottom panel 4, side panels 6, 8, 12 and 14 and back panels 18 and 20, forms an effective container for receiving and retaining products to be displayed.

[0023] Columnar panel 36, located between back panels 18 and 20, is provided to reinforce receptacle 2 and to ensure for its structural integrity. Panel 36, as shown in detail in FIG. 6, consists of four segments 37, 38, 39, and 40, tab 42, and slot 44. Segments 37, 38 and 39 are connected by means of perforations to panels 18 and 20 of blank 1, while segment 40 remains integral to the panels. By this configuration, segments 37, 38, and 39 are freed from panels 18 and 20 and folded around segment 40 such that tab 42 can be inserted and secured within slot 44. This results in panel 36 forming a reinforcing support column for receptacle 2.

[0024] In order to ensure that receptacle 2 remains in its assembled configuration, back panel 18 and side panel 16 and back panel 20 and side panel 8 are secured together by glue, adhesive, staples, clips, or other equivalent means of attachment at locations 43 and 45 respectively. Handles 46,48, 50, and 52 are ergonomically positioned within panels 6, 8, 12, and 14, respectively, for ease of receptacle lifting and transport.

[0025] The unique configuration of receptacle 2 allows it to retain and display products on floors, shelving, or other convenient display locations. Most advantageously, receptacle 2 can be used in combination with vertically standing, stationary mounted pegboard display systems. For this use, receptacles 2 are positioned adjacent to pegboard display 54 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. A display rack 56, is secured to the pegboard display by means of securement plates 57 and screws 59 or by known equivalent attachment means. In this manner display rack 56 is positioned through openings 22 and 26 of receptacle 2. Bin 58 is placed within display rack 56. Products, like mops 60, are positioned in receptacle 2 and component parts 62 of such basic products are placed into bin 58, so that both the product and components can be easily, readily and conveniently displayed near each other. For instance, mops retained and displayed in receptacles can be displayed right next to the specific refills or other replacement components for that particular mop.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 3-5, two display racks 56 can be used within one single receptacle 2 and multiple receptacles can be positioned adjacent to each other and used with a single pegboard display, as shown in FIG. 4 and 5.

[0027] Certain novel features and components of this invention are disclosed in detail in order to make the invention clear in at least one form thereof. However, it is to be clearly understood that the invention as disclosed is not necessarily limited to the exact form and details as disclosed, since it is apparent that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. 

We claim:
 1. A product display receptacle for use with a display rack container, said receptacle comprising a one piece blank comprising: 1) a bottom panel; 2) dual side panels extending from the bottom panel, each side panel having a top section and a bottom section and an opening therethrough between the top and bottom sections for receiving and retaining at least a part of the display rack container within the receptacle; and 3) a lower back panel, an upper back panel, and an opening between the lower and upper back panels for receiving and retaining at least a part of a display rack container within the receptacle.
 2. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the side panel openings and the back panel opening are contiguous with each other.
 3. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 further comprising reinforcing means located between the lower and upper back panels for providing stability and support to the receptacle.
 4. The product display receptacle as in claim 3 wherein the reinforcing means comprises foldable sections and are formed as a part of the blank.
 5. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 further comprising handle openings located in the side panels.
 6. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the top of the receptacle is open.
 7. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the front of the receptacle is substantially open.
 8. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the front of the receptacle comprises a lower front panel.
 9. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the front of the receptacle comprises a reinforcing panel.
 10. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 further comprising attachment means to secure the side panels to the back panels.
 11. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the blank is formed of cardboard or cardboard like material.
 12. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the display rack container comprises a bin for receiving and retaining products.
 13. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the bottom panel, the side panels, and the back panels form an enclosure for receiving and retaining products.
 14. The product display receptacle as in claim 1 wherein the openings in the receptacle receive and retain at least a part of two display rack containers.
 15. A product display receptacle for use with a display rack container, said receptacle comprising: 1) a bottom panel; 2) dual side panels extending from the bottom panel, at least one side panel having an opening therethrough for receiving and retaining at least a part of the display rack container within the receptacle; and 3) back panels having an opening therebetween for receiving and retaining at least a part of the display rack container within the receptacle.
 16. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the side panel opening and the back panel opening are contiguous with each other.
 17. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the back panels comprise a lower panel and an upper panel, the back panel opening being located therebetween, and reinforcing means located between the lower and upper panels for providing stability and support to the receptacle.
 18. The product display receptacle as in claim 16 wherein the reinforcing means comprises foldable sections.
 19. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 further comprising handle openings located in the side panels.
 20. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the top of the receptacle is open.
 21. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the front of the receptacle is substantially open.
 22. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the front of the receptacle comprises a lower front panel.
 23. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the front of the receptacle comprises a reinforcing panel.
 24. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 further comprising attachment means to secure the side panels to the back panels.
 25. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the receptacle is a one piece blank.
 26. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the dual side panels each comprise a top section and a bottom section.
 27. The product display receptacle as in claim 25 wherein the back panels comprise a lower panel and an upper panel, the back panel opening being located therebetween, and reinforcing means between the lower and upper panel for providing stability and support to the receptacle.
 28. The product display receptacle as in claim 27 wherein the reinforcing means comprises foldable sections and are formed as part of the blank.
 29. The product display receptacle as in claim 25 wherein the blank is constructed of cardboard or cardboard-like material.
 30. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the display rack container comprises a bin for receiving and retaining products.
 31. The product display receptacle as in claim 15 wherein the bottom panel, the side panels, and the back panels form an enclosure for receiving and retaining products.
 32. The product as in claim 15 wherein the openings in the receptacle receive and retain at least a part of two display rack containers.
 33. A product display receptacle comprising: 1) a bottom panel; 2) dual side panels extending from the bottom panel, at least one side panel having an opening therethrough; 3) back panels having an opening therebetween; and 4) reinforcing means located between the back panels for providing stability and support to the receptacle.
 34. The product display receptacles in claim 33 wherein the side panel opening and the back panel opening are contiguous with each other.
 35. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the receptacle is a one piece blank.
 36. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the back panels comprise a lower panel and an upper panel, the back panel opening being located therebetween.
 37. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the reinforcing means comprises foldable sections.
 38. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 further comprising handle openings located in the side panels.
 39. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the top of the receptacle is open.
 40. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the front of the receptacle is substantially open.
 41. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the front of the receptacle comprises a lower front panel.
 42. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the front of the receptacle comprises a reinforcing panel.
 43. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 further comprising attachment means to secure the side panels to the back panels.
 44. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the dual side panels each comprise a top section and a bottom section.
 45. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the back panels comprise a lower panel and an upper panel, the back opening being located therebetween.
 46. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the reinforcing means comprises foldable sections and are formed as part of a one piece blank.
 47. The product display receptacle as in claim 46 wherein the blank is constructed of cardboard or cardboard-like material.
 48. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein the bottom panel, the side panels, and the back panels form an enclosure for receiving and retaining products.
 49. The product display receptacle as in claim 33 wherein at least a part of a display rack container is received and retained in the receptacle.
 50. A product display system comprising: 1) a pegboard display; 2) at least one display rack container; 3) at least one product display receptacle to receive and retain the display rack container, and receptacle comprising: (a) a bottom panel; (b) dual side panels extending from the bottom panel, at least one side panel having an opening therethrough for receiving and retaining at least a part of the display rack container within the receptacle; and (c) back panels having an opening therebetween for receiving and retaining at least a part of the display rack retainer within the receptacle.
 51. The product display system as in claim 50 wherein the side panel opening and the back panel opening of the receptacle are contiguous with each other and at least part of the display rack container is received and retained in the openings.
 52. The product display system as in claim 50 wherein the top of the receptacle is open.
 53. The product display system as in claim 50 wherein the front of the receptacle is substantially open.
 54. The product display system as in claim 50 wherein the front of the receptacle comprises a lower front panel.
 55. The product display system as in claim 50 wherein the front of the receptacle comprises a reinforcing panel.
 56. The product display system as in claim 50 wherein the receptacle is a one piece blank.
 57. The product display system as in claim 56 wherein the blank is constructed of cardboard or cardboard-like material.
 58. The product display system as in claim 50 wherein the display rack container comprises a bin for receiving and retaining products.
 59. The product display system as in claim 50 wherein the bottom panel, the side panels, and the back panels form an enclosure for receiving and retaining products.
 60. The product display system of claim 50 in which the system comprises multiple product display receptacles.
 61. The product display system of claim 60 in which the multiple receptacles are positioned adjacent to each other, in front of the pegboard display.
 62. The product display system of claim 50 in which at least part of two separate display rack containers are received and retained in the product display receptacle.
 63. The product display system of claim 61 in which at least part of two separate display rack containers are received and retained in the product display receptacles.
 64. The product display system as in claim 63 in which each display rack container has its own bin for receiving and retaining products. 